West Chicago’s beloved bar and eatery, The Bunker, is set to host an unforgettable live performance by the talented musician Amy Stephan on Saturday, August 31. Known for her exceptional acoustic music talents, Stephan has been a standout artist in the Chicago live music scene since 2021. Recently, she has expanded her musical repertoire and…
This month, Hawthorne’s Backyard is the ultimate destination for live music lovers! With an electrifying lineup of performances, there’s something to suit every musical taste, from rock and jazz to crowd-pleasing cover songs. Enjoy your favorite tunes while soaking up the sun or under the stars, all accompanied by great food and drinks. Whether you’re…
This past Saturday, Reed Keppler Park was abuzz with activity as the community gathered for the highly anticipated Taco and Art Fest. With perfect weather on their side, attendees enjoyed a day filled with music, art, food, and fun. The festival featured a lineup of musical acts performing in the park’s shell, creating a lively…
This summer, make your Wednesday nights special with friends and family at the Arboretum. Dance to live music, enjoy food and drinks, play lawn games, and watch amazing sunsets on Frost Hill. There’s no better way to celebrate the leisurely evenings of summer than this! Seating is on the grass, bring a blanket or chair….
Get ready to kick up your boots because Wagon Wheel is coming to Caliendo’s! Join in on a night of toe-tapping tunes and country vibes that’ll have you two-stepping all night long. Don’t miss out on the fun: To purchase tickets click here ¡Prepárate para ponerte manos a la obra porque Wagon Wheel llega a…
Arts DuPage shares the following information about a new choir: NaperVoice, a new philanthropic choir based in Naperville, invites you to Wonderful World: Great Music from Six Continents. This new 90-minute program is formed around the popular song What a Wonderful World, first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967. With choral music from six different continents sung in…
New Philharmonic Announces 2024-2025 Schedule and Programming If you haven’t yet experienced the MAC’s own professional orchestra conducted by renowned Maestro Kirk Muspratt, you don’t know what you’ve been missing! Proud to call College of DuPage home for four decades, New Philharmonic combines extraordinary talent with moving musical pieces that ignite the stage and leave audiences…
Taylor Dayne is an American pop icon. With a career spanning three decades, Taylor’s groundbreaking debut single “Tell It To My Heart” turned her into an overnight international star. She followed the smash hit with seventeen Top 20 singles over the course of her three-decade career, including Number One “Love Will Lead You Back” “Prove…
The West Chicago Social Club is Hosting a 21 and over show featuring The Alms. 920 Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, (630) 473-0099 , thewcsocialclub.com Tickets on sale now at https://tinyurl.com/mwm252v2 THE ALMAS NOW ITS DARK THE FICTION WE CREATE ROSE OF DEMISE SPAMACIDAL JELLY VIDEO: Crowns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgCJYDcC-1s Burn Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuFVs8fH2pw This show is all ages,…
A Morning of Irish Music with the Galway Gals The Little Traveler is hosting this event but please note, this event will take place at Copper Fox, located at 477 S. Third Street, Suite 190, Geneva—in Dodson Place, right across Third Street from our store. Please enter through the courtyard entrance. Visit the Coper Fox…
WCCHS Students Selected for ILMEA Music Festival Nine students from West Chicago Community High School have been selected by audition for the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 9 Honor Festival. This year, the festival will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Dundee Crown High School. The students competed against over 1200…
Cantigny is hosting a fall festival weekend Dates and Times: Friday, October 13: 4 – 11 pm Saturday, October 14: 10 am – 11 pm (market and kids’ activities end at 4 pm) Sunday, October 15: 10 am – 4 pm Cost: $15 per car Location: Cantigny’s Parade Field 1S151 Winfield Road, Winfield For the…
The legendary Gloria Gaynor will perform at Arcada Theater in St. Charles on November 30. It will be a celebration of her career spanning over 50 years Get your tickets now for a night filled with classic hits like “I Will Survive” and “Never Can Say Goodbye”. Get tickets here: https://ow.ly/sFrE50PGZLR
The West Chicago Social Club has announced rap artist, CUPCAKKE will appear in concert this weekend along with: TACO and TUUFS Date: Saturday, September 30 Time: 8:00 pm Tickets + reserved seats on sale now at https://tinyurl.com/3d2mn47a Elizabeth Eden Harris (born May 31, 1997), known professionally as Cupcakke (often stylized as CupcakKe; pronounced /ˈkʌpkeɪk/), is an…
The West Chicago High School marching band will join with the High School music department for a fundraising “ Dine out” night to help raise funds to support their students. A portion of all the proceeds raised during the event go back to the band and music programs. If readers want to help, go to…
Live music, raffles, and great food abound at the West Chicago Mexican Independence Day Celebration taking place on Main Street. Local businesses and vendors lined Galena Street and bleachers dotted Main Street. Artists did demonstrations of their craft. There was a great turnout with big crowds of people, lots of families came out with individuals…
Viva Mexico! Mexican Independence Day Festivities Announced The Mexican Cultural Center DuPage encourages and promotes Mexican heritage through cultural, ethnic and civic activities designed to educate the City of West Chicago’s Mexican community and the community at large. The center will host the Viva Mexico! Mexican Independence Day Celebration next weekend, September 16-17. Commonly confused…
This Sunday is the return of the 2022 Hawthorne’s Got Talent Showcase 1st Place Winner Cassandra Henwood. If you missed her playing the patio last Friday, you will not want to miss her again. On Monday, enjoy $5 Long Islands and Deep Eddy drinks and $3.50 domestic bottles. Grab a bite to eat and a…
